Mumbai Family Uses Vintage Rolls Royce for Lord Ganesh's Immersion

Mumbai: A Mumbai family used a vintage Rolls Royce to transport their Lord Ganesh idol for immersion, drawing a sizable crowd on Tuesday.

The family has been celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi for the past 11 years and rents a different vehicle each year for the immersion procession.

As the luxury car made its way slowly towards Girgaum Chowpatty, curious onlookers gathered to witness the spectacle. Some even tried to strike up conversations with the driver, who remained focused on reaching the destination.

The immersion processions began across Mumbai and Maharashtra on Tuesday morning, marking the end of the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival. The festival concluded with Anant Chaturdashi, a day of farewell to Lord Ganesh.

Ganpati in Vintage Rolls Royce

A member of the family said that they use different vehicle each year for the immersion procession and this year, they rented the vintage Rolls Royce for the purpose.

“We are Jains and have been installing Ganesh idol at our home for the last 11 years,” he said. “Now, as our beloved Ganpati Bappa is departing, we have already commenced the countdown for the day he comes to us again next year,” he added.

Processions for the immersion of Lord Ganesh idols began in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra on Tuesday morning amid tight security and celebration as the 10-day festival drew to a close.

The ' Ganesh Chaturthi ' festival, which began on September 7, concluded with 'Anant Chaturdashi' on Tuesday. 

With PTI Inputs